B. - Driver's Door (Primary) Inspection
B. DRIVER'S DOOR (PRIMARY) INSPECTIONUpdated information is shown with asterisks.
Perform inspection on (driver's door only).
1. Turn ignition to ON position.
2. To prevent door from opening during inspection, lower window and lock door.
3. *Mark a 0.05mm (0.002 in.) thickness gauge with black marker 10mm (0.4 in.) from tip.*
4. Pull driver's outer handle to full open position.
5. *Position (0.05mm / 0.002 in.) thickness gauge at lever sliding area as indicated below.*
NOTE:
Tip of gauge touches counter weight (metal part - gray) and side is parallel to handle cap.
6. *Slowly return driver's outer handle to 10mm (0.4 in.) mark.*
7. Check if thickness gauge can be moved freely.
- * If gauge is stuck and force is required to remove it, outer handle is "Suspect", document outer handle type (Standard Keyless Entry or Advanced Keyless Entry) on "Door Handle Inspection Results Sheet". Proceed to Step 8.*
- If gauge is not stuck, outer handle is "Good". Proceed to Step 8.
8. Remove thickness gauge and slowly return outer handle.
9. Pull outer handle to full open position again and return with fingers firmly on outer handle. Ensure there is no sticking feeling.
- If driver's outer handle does not stick, outer handle passes inspection. Proceed to "C. OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL" to remove the other three (3) outer handles.
- If driver's outer handle does stick, remove outer handle according to Workshop Manual (section 09-14 FRONT OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION). After driver's outer handle removal, proceed to "C. OUTER HANDLE REMOVAL" to remove the other three (3) outer handles.